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| Airwalk Signs Ronnie Renner Collective Licensing International (CLI) is pleased to announce the addition of Ronnie Renner, professional Freestyle Motocross (FMX) athlete, to the Airwalk pro team. Under the agreement, Renner will endorse Airwalk footwear as the first Freestyle Motocross athlete on the roster. As one of the hardest working athletes in FMX, Renner has the skills and attitude to be the perfect ambassador to introduce Airwalk to the Moto world."Ronnie is one of the most respected athletes in motocross with a long future ahead of him; we're proud to support him and make him a part of the Airwalk team," said Bruce Pettet, President and CEO of Collective Licensing International. An 11-year FMX veteran, Renner brings a full resume of achievements, as well as a competitive spirit to Airwalk. Last year the 32-year-old took home the gold in the X Games Step-Up and has been a consistent top performer in prior competitions. In 2008, Renner set a World Record for the highest Motorcycle jump on a quarter pipe at a staggering 59 feet 2 inches on California's Santa Monica pier only to break it one year later at 63 feet 5 inches. Renner has appeared on MTV's Nitro Circus and Fuel TV's The Great Ride Open and has earned podium positions in X Games, Red Bull X-Fighters and many others. Renner is also working on his own "Freeride Tour," a venture that allows budding FMX riders to spend a week at a time at riding locations across the country. "I am thrilled to be part of the Airwalk team, I have been a fan of the brand since I was a teenager," said Renner. "It's exciting to have Airwalk recognize Moto, I'm looking forward to a great year ahead." Renner joins world-class athletes on the Airwalk roster including skateboarders Andy Macdonald and Tulio de Oliveira, surfers Anastasia Ashley and Warren Metcalfe, and Snowboarders Lindsey Jacobellis and Erich Dummer. For more information about Airwalk products and the Airwalk team, visit the official web site at www.airwalk.com. Channels: Moto Ronnie Renner's Free Ride Adventure Tour!Ronnie Renner Free Ride Adventure Tour! from Alpinestars USA on Vimeo. Alpinestars caught up with Ronnie Renner in Ocotillo Wells, the first stop of the Ronnie Renner Free Ride Adventure Tour. Ronnie fills us in on how his love for free riding open up the doors for a free ride tour. The tour will head to some of California's best moto playgrounds. See where Ronine and the crew are off to next! Channels: Moto X Games 15 Results: Step UpSix competitors started the Moto X Step Up competition when it kicked off at 7:00pm Thursday night. Kevin Windham was up first with the bar set at 25 feet. He cleared it and so did the following five riders. The riders repeated that action at 26 feet. It was time to raise the bar. The third round saw the bar lifted 3 feet higher now at 29 feet. Metal Mulisha freestyle rider Bryan Deegan was the first to go out unable to clear the bar.  Ronnie RennerWith five competitors left they raised the bar to 30 feet. Each competitor easily clears the bar. They move up to 31 feet. Kevin Windham is up first. Windham taps the bar and knocks it to the ground both times - he's out. Renner steps up, and easily clears 30 feet on his KTM two-stroke and he and the remaining riders move on. All riders clear 32 feet. The bar rises a foot again now to 33 feet. The first competitor, Matt Buyten easily clears the bar. Jeremy McGrath is up second he launches and hits the bar. He tries a final time and strikes out once more - he is out of the competition. Renner steps up, throws a huge whip and easily finesses his KTM over the bar. Ricky Carmichael clears as well. Now to 34 feet, Buyten tries first and misses both attempts. Renner and Carmichael clear 34 feet. As the bar steps up to 35 feet tension is high as it is down to the final two riders. Renner is up first. Unfortunately he misses both attempts and he needs Carmichael to miss to still have a chance. Carmichael misses both of his tries and now each rider will get another shot. Renner lines up for his third shot at clearing 35 feet. He launches and taps the bar and doesn't make it over. Carmichael lines up and goes for the jump - doesn't quite make it and crashes on the landing. Carmichael is out and the competition is declared a tie. Renner earned gold! "This is one of my favorite competitions. I was having so much fun I wish I would have had another chance to clear the bar. I am happy to get the X-Games gold and am already looking forward to next year," commented Renner. Moto X Step Up Results Ronnie Renner - GOLD - 34' Channels: Moto | ||||||||||||||
